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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
eA Leading Railroad Man Deaa.

UTICA, N. r., Dec. 5.-Gen. Zenas c. PriesG, superineeH5ent-of of the eastern division of the Central railroad, died yesterday after noon at his home in Little Falls, after few days illness. He was born in Fairfield, Her. kimer county, in 1906. In 1886 1t was that his railroad career began, and in the employ of the Central company he passed the remaining ffty-one years of his life. In Masonic circles he ranked high, having been past grand commander of the grand com mandery of the Knight Templars of the state of New York, and honored with other posi- tions in the order. He leaves one daughter and one son. The funeral will probably occur Wedne8day.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
TIE RcMANcE oF- \ MAYNARD BoY


 By Merese Acc1demt He Learns ThaA He
 is Heir to . Fortune.
 SAN FRANCIsCo, Dec. 6-E6orts to find young Dewey Eusign, the boy whose father died several months ago, leaving him : for tune of $35, 900 in tho event Of his return to his mother in time to be present at tho open. ing of the will on Feb. 5 next. have been crowned by succe@. Xoung Ensign's case was one of peculiar interesk The boyas father was worth t70, 900, and the lad himself was q wayward youth who, rather than stay with his parents and go to school, ran away last June. This angered his father, who upon his his death bed made will beQueathing half of fortune to his wife, and stipulating that the will should not be opened until Feb. 5, 1888, at which time, if his son was not present. the other $S5. 900 should be given to his nephew, and his son cut of without cent. Ever since he left homo Ensign had earned living by working on ranches, and for . number of months was employed on . ranch in Nebraska, and during that time never once read newspaper. Finally he became dis contented and resolved to return to the Pacific coast. He had proceeded as far as Chico. Neb., and was in the depot there awaiting train when he picked up news paper which had an article with his name at the head of it. He there read the facts of his fathers death and will, and hastened on as far as his limited means would take him. He had no money, and beat his way over the road. When the conductor was obdurate he explained his case, and not infrequently his argument prevailed and he was permitted to ride, He reached the oity last Tuesday, but was unable to find his mother, who had meanwhile moved, until yesterday. Mra Ensign and her son will go to Los Angeles to visit some friends, and then take steps to get the fortune that awaits them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
DR. PARKER IN PLYMOUTH CHURCH,
The English Clergyman Presents 07OO to
 the Beecher Monument Fund.

The English Clergyman Presents 07OO to
 the Beecher Monument Fund.
 BROOKLYN, Dec $. = Rev. Dr. Joseph Parker preached in Plymouth church yes terday morning from the text, Judges xxi, 8: "Why Is this come to pass, that there should be to-day one tribe lacking in Israel" :" The sermon was a scholarly one, and con- tained no reference to local affairs. But in repeating the Lords prayer at the close of the service Dr. Parker seemed greatly moved while uttering the words, forgive us our trespasses," and there seemed to be tears in his eyes as he added, "As we for give those who trespass against us." He did not finish the prayer, but with the word "Amen" abruptly left the pulpit and the church. Assistant Pastor Halliday apolo-! gized for the doctors hasty departure hyl saying that as was in hurry to meet q friend who was to arrive by the Etruria from England. A reception will be ten- dered Dr. Parker in Plymouth church Sun day school room tomorrow evening. Dr. Parker has sent to the secretary of the Beecher monument fund check for $7OO, the amount received by him for his ex- penses in coming to America and delivering the eulogy upon the late Mr. Beecher.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
NY. &N.E. Railroad Time Table.

Trains Leave Waterbury as Follows: Boston-7.so m, l, a4opm
 Return s3o m. pm. Providence-s.So a. m-; loo. aso p. m
 Return, 915 a. m-; ?. m- New York-s0o a. m; Is5 m
 Return. S-5a a. m-; a3S D. m. worcesterE.so a. m; loo. a.so. D m.
 Return, GAS, e.30 a. m- Norwich-7.3o a. m: loo. $40 D. m.
 Return s.s5, 1o4s a. m.: 2S p. m. New London-sSo a. m.; loo. azo nm.
 Return, 7.55, lo!o5 m-. 300 p. m. Putnam-7.so a. m.; loo. $40 p. m-
 Return, SIS, 10s5 a. m. willimantic-7.3o a. m.: loo. s.s0 D m.
 Return, BIO. 11-ss a. m; 5.ss p. m- Springield-7.3o. 300 a. m.; aso p. ID.
 Return, 7.So a. m-; a-so p. m- New Haven-via Plainville. 7.so a. m: Loop. m.
 Return, l1-o4 a. m-, 400 D. m- Hartford-73o 300 a. m.: loo. $40, 500 D. m
 Return, 635, 50 a. m.; Ii. $, AIS. eco p. m. New Britain-7.So. 900 a. m.: Loo, $40, 500 p. m.
 Return. 6.55. l1-o m-: i2-5s. 4-ss. 6-5s pm. Plainville-7so 900 a. m.; loo, a4o 500 p. m.
 Return, T01, ll.l5 a. m.: 1.o2. 4.5o, 7.oe D. m- Forestyille-7.3o 800 a. m.; 34o. 800 p. m
 Return, 7.12, H. 90 a. m; LOS. 454 f.. .f2 p-m Bristol 7.so, 800 a. m; loo. a4o. 500 p. m.
 Return, 7.19, 1ise a. m.; I14. 500, 7.is p. m. TeHyyille-7.so, 800 q m.: loo s:4o, soop. m.
 Return, 7-3o ll-Ss a. m. l -25. 5ll, 7-ss p. m- waterville-7.s0 a. m.: a4o. 500 p. m.
 Return, 7.4s, 11.55 a. m; 7.ss p. m. Union City-fs.oo a. m.; f2-o5. f5.a5 p. m-
 Return, fS.4s a. m.: 10, E.ss ?. m. Towantic-fs.00 a. m.; f2.o5, f5.35 p. m.
 Return, fS.32, i'll .5a a. m: f7g8s D. m. Southford-S.o0 a. m,; 1.55. 2.o6. 5.3 p. m. K
 Return, s2s, Il.4o a. m-; i2-26, G.al D. m. Hawleyville-s.o0 a. m.; 1.55. 2!o5 5.a5 p. m.
 Return, 7-54. 9.45. II. .5o a. m-: 7.0f ?. m- Danbury-S.0o a. m-: 1-5s. sos. 5.3s p. m.
 Return, 7.4o, 9.1o. Il. .4s a. m; 65o D. m- Brewsters- a. m-; 1.55, 205 p. m-
 Return, GAS. 11-25 a. m.: 6.30 p. m. Fishkin Landng-soo a. m.: 1-55 D. m-
 Return, 10.o6 a. m.; sos D. m.
 A. c. KENDALL, Genl Pass Agent, Boston
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
PRESIDENT OF FRANCE.
N. sADi-cARNoT WAS THE DARK
 HORSE" IN THE CONTEST.

All Fears of Violence Allayed by tho
 Result of the Elecfion-A Brief Sketch
 of the New Ruler of France-An Ar
 dent Republican.
 PARIS. Dec. 6-Ihe congress called Sat urday to select successor to President Grevy resulted in the selection of N. Fran cois Sadf- Carnot on the second ballot, NM. Ferry and De Frey ycinet having withdrawn in his favor after the first ballot M. Sadi- Carnot received 600 votes.
 The newly elected president is 50 years of age, and civil engineer by profession. He graduated at the head of his class from the government School of Bridges and High ways, in 1883. and afterward was made c naval engineer. He was first elected to the national assembly in 1871, and has always
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
Fought Thlrty-seven Rounds.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 5.-James Wallacel of Baltimore, and Samuel Ellis, of this city, bot well known colored pugilists, fought a bare knuckle prize fight in the southern sec tion of the city at daylight yesterday morn- ing. The fight was quietly arranged, and twenty-six spectators wers present. Wal lace is %7 years old, and weighs about 16O pounds. Ellis is 22, and is fifteen pounds heavier. There was little display of science, and each man hammered ais opponent as hard as he could, without regard to blows re- ceived in return. In the thirty-seventh round Ellis planted a blow on Wallace's stomach. This settled the fight. Wallace, was too weak to go on, and gave up.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
PRESIDENT or FRANCE.

sqpported measures t.erdsifE to ths 2erpetuity of the republic He served with credit in the cabinet of M. Ferry, and later in that lof De Freycinet. His election to the presi- idency is favorably regarded by all parties Friendly to the republic, and all fears of iviolence are at an end. He was the ''dark horse" in the race.
 S The new president of the French Republic will drop the first part of his name, Sadi, in his official signature. This prefix to his sur name came from the days of the revolution, when it was not permitted to give children the name of saints. Sadi is the name of a Persian poet eel, brated for his description of roses, and it was the admiration of Carnot, an ancestor, for this poet, which caused the prefix to be used with the family name.
 M. Carnot, who is elected for the term of seven years unless upset by some future excitement or scandal, is man of very re- served habits and of quiet social tastes. He has a comfortable fortune, but he has always
 lived in a very modest way. He is not fond of society, and it is not believed that he will do any more in the way of general entertaining at the Elysee than did Grevy. The Carnot family at present reside in a flat on the third floor of the bank ing house of the Lyons Credit Fon- -cier, at No. 25 Rue des Basins. His nat IS composed or an ante CnamDer, dining room, drawing room, sitting room and bath room. Its rent is a trihe over $1,O00 year. Its furnishing is comfortable, but not luxurious. It is here that his wife has re- ceived every Tuesday, but only her intimate friends Carnot himself never went out evenings He devoted this time to study and to visits with his family or relatives He is an ardent Catholic. This has led some to think that he may become a clerical in poli- tics, and will, therefore, soon be a subject for attack by the extreme Radicals.
 The presidents father is veteran senator. who holds the title of count for services per. formed in defense of Antwerp in 1874 He is very old, and is past the time for political ambition.
 The wife of the president is @ thoroughly domestic woman, and opposed to political i'm trigues. She is devoted to her children and to the church.
 }, President Sadi- Carnot was formally in. }btalled in the Palace of Elysee yesterday after Anoon, and received visits from MIMI Grew, Rouvier, Peytral and others. The president Twill, when the new ministry is formed, close the session of the chambers until after the coming elections to tho senate. M. Rouvier and his colleagues in the ministry rendered their resignations to the president last night.
 M. Carnot requested them to retain their offices, to facilitate the dispatch of public
 business, until their successors should.be ap- pointed. To this request the ministers gave assent.
 The Vatican has declared, through the Papal nuncio here, the good will of the Holy See toward France.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
W Tried to Blow Up tA. Policeman.

2 Tried to Blow Up tho Policeman.
 JERSEY CITY, Dec. ..5.--An attempt was made to assassinate Policemau John Feeney, of the Union Hill, N. J., police force, yester- day, by means of dynamite bomb The missile was thrown through saloon win dow and exploded under table at which the officer had been si ting the instant be- fore. The table was hurled into the air and the windows shattered, and it is believed that Feeney's chang ng his seat at the mo- ment that he did saved m from mutilation, aud possibly from death. There were about ten or fifteen people in the saloon at the time, all of whom were nsiderably startled. The table was tn own ten or twelve. feet away, and the glass in the two windows weSl shattered. It is charged that the outrage was the work O. Anarchists, as Mr. Feeney had received number of threatening letters on account of his activity in suppressing Anarchi meetings. :.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
N. H. & H. RailrOad Time Table,

Trains LeGse Waterbury as Follows: New York -s.so, sss 1o5a a. m-: azs. s.s p. m.; Sunday, 4.15 p. m.
 Return 5, s, a m; 1, {, 5.35 m. New Haven-5.30, S.e6, 1054 a. m: 2zo 7lsI pm Return, 7.15, 9.52 a. m-. 2.So. 5.ss, 700 D. m Bhdgeport-5.ao, sa6. 1o.54 a. m.; s.za, T.a1; Sum day, 4 Is p. m.
 Return 7.15, 956 a. m.; ss1, 5.s6, 7ss D. m.; Sunday, 7-50 a. m. Ansonia-s.so, sss. 1o.a a. m., a.4a, 7.s1 p. m; Sunday. AIS D. m.
 Return, S.5a, l0.33 a. m; 3Ds 6.s5, SIS D. m; Sunday, S.26 a. m. Watertown-6.50, S5a II -22 a. m.; 4 10. 61s SS D. m.: Saturday, e.15 D. m
 Return 6S0, 7.55, 1o.15 a. m.: so7, 5.3o, e45 p. m. Saturday, 500 p. m. Thomaston- -S4s. 11.17 m.: a57. 7.Io p. m; sun- day, 9.10 a. m-
 Return, T.5s, 1o.2S a. m.; 2Ia 6.57 D. m: Sunday, $50 p. m- Torington-S4s, 11.17 a. m-; as7. Tlo D. m; Sum- day, 9.10 a. m-
 Return, t7.34, 1o.oa a. m-: 1.ss 6.ss p. m.: Sunday, 3-5 p. m- Winsteds4s, 11.IT a. m.; a-s7, 7.Io p. m.: Sunday Return, 1ia 20 a. m: 1.so, eio p. m; Sum- day, 800 p. m. Freight trains with passenger accommodation. O. NJ. SHEPARD. General Sup.t
 CT. HAMPSTEAD. General Pass Agent
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
OUR FIRST WORDS.

Our first words are words of trust and hope; the trust involved in the conscious ness of our own rectitude of principle and independence of action; the hope founded on the disposition of our people to give generous and liberal encouragement to an enterprise having the public veal at it's base, and moderate amount of capacity perhaps, to boast of the capacity; and we leave it to our patrons to make estimate for themselves; the intention, however, we may proclaim, sustained and consoled by Addison's maxim: Iris not in mortals to command success; but we'll do more, Sem pronius, we'll deserve it."
 To the declaration of general principles given in our prospectus it is not needful that we should add anything save promise to work out these principles in their full in tegrity. "The greatest good of the great est number" has been for long time the watchword of political parties; and though unhappily with some the greatest num- Der" represented 6 care only of Number One," there is still sufficient of interpreta- tion left to the phrase-at any rate in the Democratic view-to make it acceptable as text for governmental honesty of ac- tion and appropriate for us as the objective point of our advocacy.
 Yes, the greatest good of the greatest number; the triumph of popular rule over oHgarchical recklessness; the requital for honest labor as against capitalist greed; the dignity of mind and muscle above mon- opoly and money-bags; religious liberty in stead of sectarian strife; and, extending sympathy to our people beyond ocean, the establishment of Irish nationhood on the ruins of British provincial servitude. These constitute the main objects of our mission generally.
 In local news the same principle shall influence us. Wherever we find an abuse we shaM expose it. Whenever good de- mands furtherance we shah give it all aid; neither favoritism nor adverse prejudice shall be permitted to sway our opinions or prevent the expression thereof; but we shall be ever scrupulously courteous even in the strongest of criticism; and while strict in the exposure of public wrong, never descend to personal rancor.
 These are our first words and we shall back them up in our future pronounce ments. We have come into the field of daily journalism for the public good and our individual advancement. There need not be any denial of the co-relative conditions; for the efficient fulfllment of the former will be the only guarantee of the latter. We have come with the hope of staying; we are, as already suggested, confident of winning favor on the plea of deserving it. We shall always struggle
 For the right that lacks assistance,
 'Gainst the wrong that needs resistance,
 Fofthe future in the distance,
 And theggQQd that we can do.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05

LOOK out for the Locomoti ve''is sugges tive caution not only to those who have to use the level crossings of the railroads, but to the travellers in the cars. The caution implies danger and the record of accidents are many. They manage these things bet ter in Great Britain. There are no level crossings in that ill-governed country.
 Public traffic must be over or under the railroad line by bridge or tunnel. When the great Stephenson in committed of the House of Lords testified to the possibility
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05

in the jails of Kilmainham, Tullamore and Limerick than if fspeaking to 1l-mannered listeners in the senate house at Westmin- ster. It will be mercy from heaven if the devoted Irish people are not goaded into premature rebellion though what
 is to save Ireland except Irish positive and
 practical resistance we cannot determine.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05

of running . locomotive engine and train at the rateof twelve miles an hour, 2 bucolic baron interrupted and asked: If COW were to cross the line while train at such speed was passing would it not be very awk- wardr' And Stephenson, who had keen sense of the absurd, replied, Ut would be very awkward for the Coo" In how many cases has it been very awkward for human beings, as well as for dumb driven cattle
 on the Connecticut crossingss
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
Restored to Her Familx.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.-Dispatches received by the relatives of Mrs. Grace Harrington, widow of Lieut.. Harrington, U. s. A., state that Mrs. Harrington, who has for over two years been wandering around the country seeking her husband, whom she insanely be- ieves to have escaped the Custer massacre, has been found in Texas and will be restored to her family.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
Kissed His Daughter and Shot Himself

Kissed His Daughter and Shot Himself
 Bloohm, aged 7S, pioneer, and part ownert of the Delmonico hotel, kissed his daughter and her child good-by, walked into the yard in the rear of the hotel and shot himself
 throosh the heart, dying almost immedi-
 ateiy: "A Ies minutes before he had had two
 frienos s,gm gsnrwsrds I -;,snt, written in German, ing property to relative < .-iands No NJ canse is given for the act nas NO
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
Not so yerv Bad.

Featherly (to Dumley, who has been to the races)-You look as though you had had bad luck, Dumley.
 Dumley (bitterly) Bad lucka borrowed $2O from Brown to put up on the election, and I'm a Mugwump if I didn't lose every cent of it.
 Featherly (soothinglyo Oh, we'll, old man, 1t isn't as if the money came out of your own pocket, you mow.-Tid Bits
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
Gen. Emory's Funeral.

WAsHINGToN, Dec. 5.-Gen. w. H. Emory was buried with military honors yes terday afternoon. The funeral took place at St Johns church. which was crowded with relatives, friends and acquaintances, among them many army and navy officers. A, cavalry and artillery escort and long linel of carriages, filled with friends, accompanied the remains to their last resting place in the Congressional cemetery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
Ru,ned by Wine and Women

CHICAGO. Dec. b.-Joserh M. Diaz. em I,snaa hy Fernandez &; Suarez, ciga.
 pus erters has been arrested tor the embez-
 nnp naalnare M of about 6, 600 from he firm: He is . fine looking young spaniafa ana IS IS ] 1 14:s,Aeut relative of the president or sne mex % ican renobn6 His father IS saaa ads S Is f,,' n New York milliodl| luui,.aid he ha been confession of his crime, and ylII m
 ruined by wine and women. -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
Citizens win Help ThemseIves.

KANSAS CrTY, Dec. 5. = An alarming scarcity of coal exists in western Kansas, and it is said that the famine is due partially to the refusal of the Atchison and Topeka road to furnish a sufficient number of cars. The citizens threaten to help themselves to the company's coal unless they at once ren- der assistance. At Garden City Saturday . train was side tracked and relieved of some of the coal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
Found Dead in Bed.

STANFORD, Conn.,, Dec. 5.-George A Hoyt, president of the Pennsylvania Coal company, the largest property owner in this county, and a man of other large resources, was found dead in bed yesterday morning. He had retired the night before in his usual health. He was about 70 years old.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
DEMOCRATIC UNITY.

Everything looks bright and blooming for the Democratic unity of ther future We have not, perhaps, yet very strong foothold in Congressional chambers, but we are gaining inch by inch; and bye and bye we shall stand boldly up controlling power in the business of legislation as we are in administration. New York, in the late election, gave proof of what united nnHptiment and action could do in achieving ~ The Democrats of the Empire
 4eYrs acted on the Kilkenny
 ~ An access of good
 Ire the prover-
 Lon was effected; the Wig@am smoked the calumet of peace; the halls readjusted their internal dissension; they shook hands as friends and defied and defeated the common enemy.
 In Congress there have been divisions of the party conducting to disaster. The Tariff question, and others of great moment had ranged for and against the best men of our representatives. We are about chang ing all that, we opine. Disturbing ques- tions may be postponed to the accomplish ment of the greater strength that comes of increased union. The presidents message will be the text of union-a great lay ser mon on the needs and duties of the nation; and the popular Sunset Cox-he who wrote the mirth- provoking treatise, "Why we Laugh" never expounded so well the cause of joyousness as when at the Democratic caucus at Washington on Saturday he spoke on the necessity of Democratic union in the House.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1887-12-05
WATERBURY FIRE ALARr.
LOCATION or BOXES.

LOCATION OF BOKEA
 6Exchange Place.
 i4-East Main Street and woacost Roaa. is-ccr. Cherry and Enst Main Ss-Iron Bridge, West Main. A-wstesbury Rna Go. drivxte) S-Comer Willow and West Main. s6-Corner Prospect and Grove. H-Junc North Main. Grove and North E,m. Ss-cor. Washington and South Main. 4-waterbury Buckle Go tprivate) S-Benedict Bunham Co. (private) 8-Waferbuy Watch Co. tprivate) Ss-Cor. Grand and South Main. sls-Comer Meadow and Bank a14Coner Meadow and Cedar Ss1-Piume & Atwood Co. (private) Ssa+ Holmes, Booth q Hsydens (private) as4-No. 4, Engine House. 4e-Corner Union and Franklin. 4s-Scovin Mfg. Go. drivate) 4s-Corner Clay and MIL 46-No. Engine House. 47-Corner Dublin and Dooiittle AIEey. 2-Waterbury Manufacturing Company. 47-Coner of Doolittle Alley and Dublin St. 4Corner West Main and Willow. a25-Corner simon and Burnham Sts
 Policemen have keys-
 INSTRUCTIONS To KEY HOLDERS. To give an alarm, open the door, pull the hook down once and let go, then close the door Do not pull the hook if the fire bell or small bell in the box is striking, that indicates an alarm has already been given.
 Be particular to remain at the box until the ar- rival of an officer of the Fire Department who will release the key, or, if circumstances will not permit remaining, then the proper officer will re- turn the key to the holder as soon as convenient Always give the alarm from the box nearest the fire.
 Key Holders upon changing their locations will please leave word with the Chief Engineer
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1887-06-09
Names of Yaun. Ladies'

Eugene Field OF the Chicago News
has been examining the list OF names
OF young ladies who took part in the
recent Easter festival in Boston, with
n view to ascertain what sort of Chris
J names are in vogue NOWADAYS in
New England, and he thus finds and
reports: Among ffty-four Young
lady representatives OF Massachusetts
society, he says, Eve find but one
Mary and not me Ruth, nor a Mercy,
non q Charity, nor a Faith Ofcourse
We did not look Cor such good old
names as Prudence, Thankful and
God-Be-Glorified, but neither did we
expect to find the representative GIRLS
OF Boston wearing the very same
names that abound in the West and
IN the ether crude parts of our coun-
try. Boston appears neither to have
progressed nor TO have abided by the
good old times. What has become of
the Margarets, the Nancys, the JUDAS
the Corneiias, the Eizabeths, the
James, the Augustus, the Eleanors
the Joans, the Matthias and the rest Of
those dear, noble creatures who, some
a or other, are associated in our
minds with history or squash piss?o
Mr.. Field did not find them in this
hst, says the Buffalo Commercial
. instead OF them four Mauds. four
Mabels. three Lillians, three Georges.
three Berthas, three F4orences. two
DAISIES, two Elias. with Sadie and
hittle and Mamie and a lot more IN
'ie."